Blackhawks Breakaway

Will the Blackhawks be a playoff team in 2021-22?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Opening Night roster going into the 2021-22 season. Any surprises? Plus, they also preview the three-game road trip to enter the campaign and predict where the Blackhawks will finish in the Central Division.3:30 - Breaking down the Opening Night roster6:30 - Why the Blackhawks brought back Erik Gustafsson10:00 - Blackhawks announce leadership group for 2021-22 season13:13 - Previewing three-game road trip to open season18:15 - How good will the Blackhawks' B game be this year?25:10 - Could Jonathan Toews make a case to be on Team Canada's Olympic roster?33:00 - Jeremy Colliton seems much more laid back

Projecting Blackhawks’ Opening Night roster as training camp winds down

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the training camp battles and project the Opening Night roster. Who could step in for the injured Caleb Jones and Wyatt Kalynuk? Will Alex Nylander make the team? Did the Blackhawks make the right call in sending Lukas Reichel to Rockford? And where does Dylan Strome fit in? The guys weigh in on all that and more.1:30 - Roster decision more difficult than head coach Jeremy Colliton originally expected3:20 - Breaking down the forward battles7:45 - Where does Dylan Strome fit in?11:40 - Could the Blackhawks make a trade before official rosters are due?13:30 - What happens to Collin Delia and Malcolm Subban?15:10 - With injuries to Caleb Jones and Wyatt Kalynuk, which seven defensemen will be on the Opening Night roster?17:20 - Did the Blackhawks make the right decision to send Lukas Reichel to Rockford?24:00 - Should the Blackhawks be concerned about penalty kill struggles in preseason?

Jonathan Toews doesn’t skip a beat in Blackhawks’ preseason opener

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap Wednesday’s preseason opener against the Detroit Red Wings. How did Jonathan Toews look? Could Adam Gaudette be this season’s breakout player? When will Lukas Reichel be a full-time player? The guys weigh in on all that and more.2:00 - Thoughts on Toews' return to action5:15 - Could Gaudette be a potential breakout player?7:10 - How did Reichel look in his preseason debut?11:30 - Is Caleb Jones better than we thought?14:20 - Blackhawks' power play showing much more movement21:20 - Could Alex DeBrincat, Tyler Johnson and Patrick Kane line stick long-term?23:45 - How Seth Jones and Jake McCabe complement each other

Jonathan Toews is back and other takeaways from Day 1 of camp

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the first day of training camp. The guys weigh in on how Jonathan Toews looked after missing all of last season with an illness, Patrick Kane's nagging injury that isn't completely healed yet, and the interesting line combinations that involved Tyler Johnson centering the top line.1:30 - Biggest takeaway from Day 1 of training camp4:45 - Jonathan Toews is back6:50 - Toews opens up about illness that caused him to miss 2020-21 season12:50 - Should the Blackhawks be concerned about Patrick Kane's nagging injury?16:35 - Thoughts on potential load management19:15 - Early look at Blackhawks' lines and pairings20:55 - Kane on the offseason moves24:25 - Seth Jones' skills on display early on28:20 - The makeup of the training camp groups

Mailbag: Who could be Blackhawks’ surprise breakout player at camp?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis answer your mailbag questions. Who could be the surprise breakout player at training camp? How do the Blackhawks stack up against their Central Division opponents? Will Chicago be a playoff team? The guys hit on all that and more.3:00 - Previewing rookie showcase games vs. Minnesota5:10 - Which rookie are you most excited to see play?9:20 - Who could be the surprise breakout player at training camp?12:00 - Who's an under-the-radar player who could make a significant impact this season?15:35 - How do the Blackhawks stack up in the Central Division?21:00 - What are your expectations for the Blackhawks this season?26:25 - Will the Blackhawks carry three goaltenders on Opening Night?

Hawks defenseman Jake McCabe on returning from injury and team’s potential

Blackhawks defenseman Jake McCabe is happy in Chicago and ready to help produce wins for the city. Jake joins Pat Boyle as they discuss how Jake is returning from injury, his connection to Connor Murphy, his thoughts on how good the defensive core can be, and a lot more.(1:21) - Jake on coming back from his knee injury and getting ready for the upcoming season(6:10) - Being a Cubs fan and embracing Chicago(12:00) - Playing in a new D-zone coverage and how good the defensive group can be(17:06) - How can players help grow the game?

Colby Cohen discusses new role with Blackhawks, NBC Sports Chicago

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by former NHL player Colby Cohen, who was hired by the organization to be a content analyst. Cohen discusses what his role will be with the team and NBC Sports Chicago, dives into his hockey background and what it was like playing with Patrick Kane growing up. The guys also weigh in on the Blackhawks’ offseason moves and the excitement level for training camp.0:20 - Cohen opens up about his new role with Blackhawks, NBC Sports Chicago4:30 - Transitioning from player to media5:55 - Cohen dives into his hockey background9:10 - Cohen on scoring overtime winner to win national title for Boston University15:45 - Cohen on being in the same draft class as Patrick Kane19:00 - Cohen on what it was like to be a black ace during 2011 Boston Bruins Stanley Cup run27:45 - Cohen on playing against Jeremy Colliton in the AHL32:00 - Cohen's relationship with former Blackhawks winger Jimmy Hayes, who passed away suddenly at the age of 3138:30 - Cohen on Blackhawks' offseason moves

Jeremy Colliton on Blackhawks’ offseason moves, team expectations

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, head coach Jeremy Colliton joins Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis to discuss the team's offseason moves, highlighted by the acquisitions of Marc-Andre Fleury and Seth Jones. Colliton also weighs in on the overall expectations of the group moving forward, Jonathan Toews' status, areas for improvement and much more.2:00 - Colliton on making the drive from Calgary to Chicago with his family4:00 - Colliton on the Seth Jones acquisition6:50 - How Jake McCabe and Jones change outlook of Blackhawks' defensemen core10:10 - Colliton on what Fleury brings to the table13:30 - Colliton's confidence level on whether or not Jonathan Toews will be ready for camp17:05 - The process of picking alternate captains20:00 - Have the expectations been raised for the Blackhawks?26:50 - What's on the to-do list for Colliton between now and the start of camp?31:20 - Are there similarities between Colliton and Ted Lasso?

Brandon Hagel on extension with Blackhawks, Alex DeBrincat’s wedding and more

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis chat with forward Brandon Hagel, who recently signed a three-year contract extension with the team. The guys ask Hagel about getting the deal done early, who embarrassed themselves the most at Alex DeBrincat’s wedding, his personal goals for next season and much more.

Marc-Andre Fleury commits to play for Blackhawks after ’surprising’ trade

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the news that Marc-Andre Fleury will indeed play for Chicago in 2021-22. President/GM Stan Bowman and Fleury recently spoke with the media to discuss the situation, and how the trade caught the Vezina Trophy winner off guard. The guys also weigh in on how Fleury changes the dynamic of this Blackhawks group.2:00 - Takeaways from Fleury's media availability7:15 - Fleury on what was attractive about the Blackhawks14:00 - Bowman explains process of acquiring Fleury19:15 - Do the Blackhawks have to make more moves?24:30 - Bowman on the confidence he has in this season's Blackhawks team29:00 - Why Blackhawks didn't re-sign Vinnie Hinostroza, David Kampf and Pius Suter